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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,354.23 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,354.23 and 389.46 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,354.23 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,354.23 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,354.23 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 527,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,420.23/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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